All Hallows by the Tower is the oldest church in the City of London and a living church serving today's City community.

The Crypt Museum within the church leads you on a fascinating journey through time, beginning with the Roman tessellated floor of a domestic house in the late 2nd Century and charting the history of the church, its people and the City of London.

Standing as it does between Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, and commonly called "the parish church of the House of Commons", St Margaret's has witnessed many important events in the life of this country. This remains true in our own day but now, more than ever.

Free Newspapers?

London has a wide range of newspapers that you can pick up for free. The main two are the Metro, which is published each weekday morning, and the London Evening Standard, which is published each weekday afternoon.

You can usually find dispensers for these papers at rail and underground stations.

Nearly 3,000 tonnes of Bulgarian limestone,1,200 tonnes of Italian Carrara marble and 900 tonnes of Indian Ambajimarble were hand-carvedby over 1,500 skilled artisans in India then shipped to Neasden for assemble creating this unique temple. There is limited free parking opposite the Temple and within the car park area there is vegetarian restaurant and a supermarket.

Built by Indigo Jones in 1663 and known as ‘The Actors’ Church’ due to its long association with the theatre community. They also hold free lunchtime concerts on Thursdays at 1pm.Check their web site for dates of concerts.

The church welcome visitors from around the world, who come to marvel at the beautiful interior and to see the world-famous 4 metre long model of the old London Bridge, or listen to the celebrated new ring of bells.

The church is dedicated to St Magnus the Martyr, earl of Orkney, who died on 16 April 1118. He was executed on the island of Egilsay having been captured during a power struggle with his cousin, a political rival. Magnus had a reputation for piety and gentleness and was canonised in 1135.